City Emergency Communications Presentation

City of Calabasas
Emergency Communications
Prepared for the Public Safety Commission
May 21, 2007
The City’s Communication
Systems
1. Phones – landlines, cell, satellite & American
Emergency Notification (AEN)
2. Television – Calabasas Television (CTV) - The
Calabasas Channel
3. Computers – City Website, Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) laptops, Emergency Management
Information System (EMIS) & Email
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The City’s Communication
Systems
4. Radios – AM, FM, Commercial
and Amateur Radio (HAM)
5.
Fire and Sheriff’s Department &
Emergency Alert System
6. Information Centers and First Aid Cache Units
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The City’s Phone Systems
1. Landlines and cell phones are used if operational.
2. The City has three satellite phones.
3. AEN – American Emergency Notification
• This is an automated emergency notification phone
system.
• Previously called Community Alert Network or CAN.
• May be activated by the Sheriff or City and will deliver
a recorded telephone message sent to designated
areas.
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Calabasas TV & Website
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Emergency Management
Information System (EMIS)
The Emergency Management Information System is a
computer database system which gives detailed, real-time
information, linked directly through satellite to the County
Emergency Operations Center.
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Commercial and HAM Radios
1.
The Calabasas Emergency Response Program (CERP)
Sector leaders & others have been issued commercial radios
to provide communication services to the city to key personnel.
2.
3.
CERP conducts a weekly radio net.
Commercial radios have been distributed
to the council members, the Public Safety
Commission (PSC) and city personnel.
Key City personnel are licensed HAM
radio operators and can communicate directly with the Disaster
Communication Service (DCS) at the Sheriff’s station.
4.
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FM and AM Radios
Emergency Alert System
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Listen to KNX 1070 AM and KFWB
980 AM radio stations for regional
emergency alert information for the
Los Angeles County area.
Emergency Alert System (EAS) The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department broadcasts information
on emergency events and conditions
of concern via radio and television
stations.
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Fire Department Communications
with the City
The County Fire Department Assistant
Chief or representative interfaces with
the City Emergency Operations
Director or designee via phone, email
or in person.
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Sheriff‘s Department Communications
with the City
The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Captain or representative
interfaces with the City Emergency Operations Director or
designee via phone, email or in person.
The Disaster Communications Services (DCS), is
a volunteer organization dedicated to serving the
Sheriff’s Department, uses HAM radio for
communication.
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Sheriff’s Department Communications with
the Residents
The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station may use
mobile emergency vehicles sirens and
loud speakers or door to door
notification.
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What if the TV and internet were
not functional?
In the event of a disaster, the following sites will be activated
and used as information sites.
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Are there any other locations where I can
obtain information during an extended
disaster?
Yes, the CERP First Aid cache units will be available
at the following locations and managed by CERP
volunteers:
• Calabasas High School
• Calabasas Park
• De Anza Park
• Gates Canyon Park
• Grape Arbor Park
• Tennis & Swim Center
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What if I am told to evacuate?
Depending on the
circumstance, and
when the appropriate
authority calls for an
evacuation, follow the
instructions provided
by the CHP, sheriff or
fire department
personnel.
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Fire Evacuations
The Fire Department determines if necessary:
• EVACUATION WARNING (Voluntary Evacuation)
• EVACUATION ORDER (Mandatory Evacuation)
During both phases, Law Enforcement is responsible
to disseminate information, possibly door-to-door or
use of bullhorns.
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Important Phone Numbers
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FOR ALL LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1
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Lost Hills Sheriff Station
County Fire Dispatch
California Highway Patrol
Fire Department Public Info.
Fire Station #68 (non-emergency)
Fire Station #125 (non-emergency)
(818) 878-1808
(818) 889-1122
(818) 888-0980
(323) 881-2411
(818) 222-1107
(818) 880-4411
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